I'm in a mountainous, remote location with no cell service and no one monitoring VHF marine radios. I'm thinking about buying a
DeLorme inReach Explorer for the lake and also for a few hikes each summer. It has no voice capability, but has a distress button that contacts a command center via Iridium satellites. It can also do two-way text messaging for emergency contact or fun.
Anybody here have one or know someone who does? I'd love to hear if they really work before spending $380, plus seasonal usage fees.